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3 Easy School Lunch Ideas with Leftovers

If you are looking for healthy and easy school lunch ideas with leftovers you are going to love today’s post! These ideas, are quick to prepare with ingredients that are already in your pantry and fridge.

Frozen Yogurt Bark with Cereal & Fruit

When you need a cool snack that’s also healthy and totally crave-worthy, this frozen yogurt bark comes to the rescue! It’s a delicious treat that is perfect for any hot day, and kids LOVE IT. You’ll be keeping a batch in the freezer all summer long.

Bitsy’s Frozen Yogurt Bark

Kids are going back to school but it’s still hot outside and you need a cool snack for them when they come running in the door all sweaty. Snack time just got more fun with this cereal & fruit frozen bark!

Edy’s PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

If you are a fan of the classic PB&J sandwich combination, you are going to love today’s treat idea! These Peanut Butter & Jelly Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches are delicious bite-sized treats that are simple to make and fun to eat!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

This peanut butter yogurt dip makes snack time more fun and interactive for the kids -ok, and us adults, too!- so I had to share it with you! It’s packed with protein and all the flavors kids love.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

If you are a fan of the classic PB&J sandwich combination, you are going to love today’s treat idea! These Peanut Butter & Jelly Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches are delicious bite-sized treats that are simple to make and fun to eat!

After School Minivan Conversations

On any given afternoon, you’ll hear me ask my kids, “how was your day?” and almost in unison, you’ll hear the “…fine” from across the room.

Cinnamon Honey Butter Popcorn

Want a delicious spin on the classic movie night snack? Make this cinnamon popcorn for a fun snack that will have everyone asking for more! Whether you’ve heard of this epic honey butter cinnamon popcorn combo, I’m going to share a few sweet reasons to make it with you.

5 Tips to Keep After School Hunger at Bay

If your house is anything like mine you often hear the all too familiar call “Mom! I’m hungry!” around 3 o’clock in the afternoon. So today, I’m sharing a few tips that help me keep my kids’ after school hunger at bay and in between activities.

Chinet Portable Breakfast Inspiration!

As the school year is coming to a start and kids are rushing to the bus stop earlier than they’ve been up all summer, many kids rush out the door without the proper nutrition they need to start their day. Get ready for three healthy back to school breakfast ideas to get them going!

Portable Breakfast Ideas for School

These portable breakfast ideas make eating a healthy breakfast on the go both possible and delicious! Each recipe can be made ahead, transported well, and is easy to enjoy from the car, office, or bus. Pick one (or a few) to make with minimal effort on a busy weekday or prep it ahead over the […]

Edy’s Churro Ice Cream Cup

These crispy, cinnamon coated churro cups are easy to make and delicious to eat! These crispy cinnamon churro cups are the perfect vessel to hold this rich, creamy ice cream, brimming with thick swirls of sweet, sweet caramel. Every bite is simply, delicious.

Easy Churro Ice Cream Cups

With this recipe, you get a crispy cinnamon churro cup on the outside and perfectly rich caramel ice cream on the inside… wow! Every bite is simply delicious.

Dreyer’s Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

These are like black and white cookies, but better. They are like ice cream sandwiches, but more grandiose. It’s spreading your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread over a cookie and loving it. And then, making the whole thing a-la-mode with a scoop of deliciously creamy caramel ice cream. Wait, did I mention that the entire thing […]

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches Dipped in Chocolate

These mini ice cream sandwiches are a delicious way to cool off and treat yourself to something yummy when temperatures are hot, and the kids are home. I use shortbread cookies and french vanilla ice cream for this recipe, but you can treat it like a blueprint and use your family’s favorite cookies and ice […]

Oatmeal Protein Cookies

These oatmeal protein cookies are the kind you grab when you want something that actually keeps you going between meals.

Greek Lettuce Wraps

Are you looking for a fresh, full-of-flavor twist to a classic salad that will make mealtime vibrant? I’m going to show you how to make these epic Greek Lettuce Wraps quick and easy!

Make Back to School More Fun!

Can you believe it’s almost time for our little ones to head back to school? I don’t know about you, but I’m so excited for my youngest to start pre-school! G, along with some of his besties, have been playing all summer and I think they are just as excited to see their friends again.

Meatless Zucchini Boats

Get ready to enjoy an easy meatless dinner idea that’s easy to make and the oven does most of the work!

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Grab the food processor or the blender and make this flavorful sun-dried tomato hummus in 5 minutes. It’s THAT easy!

Coconut Peanut Butter Dip in a YumBox!

I love creating dips that are high in nutrition and kid appeal, and this Coconut Peanut Butter Dip recipe is one my family loves. What’s even better is seeing my kids’ faces when they find their favorite snacks next to a little bit of this dip inside their Mini Snackbox. Snack time can be a […]

Watermelon Slushie

This super easy watermelon slush has no added sugar and it’s so fresh and delicious, you’ll want to make it over and over.

Easy Edamame Hummus Recipe

Want a spin on the traditional hummus? Try this edamame hummus recipe ASAP! It has the same garlicky, delicious flavors you love with a bonus of 8 grams of protein per serving.  Let’s grab our favorite dipping snacks and make a batch of this edamame hummus- quick! 

Smart Crackers & Edamame Hummus

I love finding new ways to make snack time nutritious and exciting at the same time. This edamame hummus recipe is one that incorporates some of my favorite flavors, plus it’s high in fiber and protein.

Cobb Salad Dip

Summer comes with lots of entertaining, both at home and outdoors. It seems, like I always need to bring a crowd-pleasing recipe to an event, and this Cobb Salad Dip is one that’s devoured quickly. Although my kids are not big salad fans, they love this dip. And me? I take my salads very seriously!

Pork Carnitas Tostadas in the Slow Cooker

This carnitas tostada is one of those recipes you can set and forget about until your house is exploding with the aroma of something epic about to happen. Why go to the taqueria when you can BE the taqueria, you know?

Roasted Zucchini Spears

This quick recipe turns a simple vegetable into roasted zucchini spears that look like fries and taste delicious!

Almond Flour Tortillas

This simple recipe for Paleo tortillas made with almond flour will become a staple on taco night, guaranteed. 

Pear Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble

The two recipes that are sure to win over my children for breakfast are pancakes and muffins. But when it comes to muffins, the ones with crumbly topping on top are the best!

Libby’s Pear Muffins

Today’s Pear Muffins with cinnamon crumble topping are a favorite at my house. They’re soft on the inside, with a fluffy, airy texture. And then topped with a crisp crumble. So Good. There are two recipes that are sure to win over my children for breakfast are pancakes and muffins. But when it comes to […]

The Best Grain-Free Family Meals on the Planet

One of the most difficult things about ditching processed foods, eating “clean” and healthier, or changing up our eating lifestyle to gluten-free, paleo, primal, dairy-free, or nut-free, is the overwhelming process of finding substitutes for our family’s favorite recipes.

Taco Lettuce Wraps

Use ground beef, turkey, or chicken to make the lettuce wrap filling, and in 15 minutes, you’ll be ready to enjoy a healthy taco night.

Sabra Hummus BLT Cups

Let’s celebrate National Hummus Day together with these delicious Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Hummus cups!